Long-View Living Ministries
with Damon J. Gray
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In Christ Study
Decades ago, I began noticing the repeated phrase “in Christ” in scripture. Each time, I noted the scripture reference and wrote a brief description of what it means to be in Christ based on that verse or passage.
Bible Study Basics
Too many choose not to read or study their Bible because they are frustrated from prior efforts and have become intimidated. Don't! You CAN read and understand your Bible
Women Be Silent?
Did the apostle Paul teach the church at Corinth that women need to be silent while in church and that it is shameful for their voices to be heard?
Download the FREE comprehensive examination of what Paul said in 1 Corinthians 13:34-38
Jesus' Miracles
We have thirty-seven miracles of Jesus (or as John calls them, "signs") recorded in the four gospels prior to the death and resurrection of Jesus. See them in parallel in this list/grid, laid out for easy study and comparison.
Divorce, Jesus & Paul
If you have suffered a divorce as a Christ-follower and feel marked by the church with a "Scarlet D," please get some peace with your situation.
Download this free study, "No Scarlet D - What Jesus and Paul really said about divorce."
Deep Dive on Baptism
Baptism has, oddly enough, become a controversial topic among many believers. Here is a deep-dive study on the topic of Christian baptism.
Long-view Living in a Short-view World
Everything we do as Christ follows must be done with eternity in view. From that broad baseline, Damon will begin prayerful study and preparation of a presentation designed specifically to help achieve your goals for the event.
See if Damon can speak at your next event today!
Recent Articles
Perception is [NOT] Reality
Chances are you have heard the sophism “Perception is reality.” Such foolish pseudo-axioms sound profound when they are spoken, but even the simplest examination of…
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Parents Who Discipline
Parenting When I learned that my first child was on the way, it occurred to me how woefully unprepared I was to guide my forthcoming…
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When Godliness Isn’t Godliness
There have always been, and likely will continue to be, those who obsess over end times, and I choose the term, “obsess” with intent. I’m…
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Sanctified: A Point in Time & a Process
Last week we saw the distinction between what we were (the past) and what we are in Christ. We have been washed, sanctified, and justified.…
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Washed, Sanctified, & Justified
The Past It can be difficult to let go of the past. Books have been written and songs recorded about dwelling in or on the…
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A Kingdom of Priests
The Role Before the Law was given from Mount Sinai,1 God positioned his people, telling them exactly who and what they were—a kingdom of priests. Now…
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God? Are You Listening?
Do you ever get the sense that your prayer line has a weak signal, that prayers don’t seem to get past the ceiling of your…
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Go, and Bear Fruit (Part 2)
The Prompt In last week’s blog posting, we looked at fruit as character traits, some good, and some bad. Good fruit glorifies God. Bad fruit…
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Go, and Bear Fruit (Part 1)
The Prompt Last week, during the gathering of my local church small group, we engaged one another in a lively discussion of fruit. “What is…
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